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Vopak Bulk Storage Facility, South Africa

Zutari delivered a sustainable bulk storage facility for Vopak, targeting a minimum 5-star rating and showcasing innovation in energy efficiency and employee wellbeing.

Client

Vopak

Project date

2021

Vopak is a global leader in the storage of essential products such as chemicals, oils, gases, LNG, biofuels, and vegetable oils. Their commitment to sustainability and operational excellence led to the development of a new bulk storage facility designed to reflect these values from concept to completion.

The opportunity

Vopak’s brief was clear: design a facility that not only meets operational needs but also achieves a minimum 5-star sustainability rating. The project aimed to create a high-quality indoor environment, reduce energy consumption, and promote employee wellbeing through innovative engineering and design.

What we did

Zutari provided a holistic design solution that included:

  • A mixed-mode HVAC system that uses natural ventilation when conditions are favourable and switches to mechanical air conditioning when needed

  • Increased mechanical outdoor air rates in line with Green Star requirements

  • Hopper windows designed to optimise airflow and daylight

  • Energy-efficient building services and systems

  • Appropriately zoned lighting that adjusts to natural light and occupancy

  • Greywater harvesting for toilet use

  • On-site waste management with recycling facilities and a blackwater treatment plant

  • Dedicated parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, mopeds, and bicycles to reduce transport emissions and promote healthy commuting


Energy performance simulations projected a 173% reduction in energy use, making the building carbon positive, producing more energy than it consumes.
Vopak’s sustainable bulk storage facility features mixed-mode ventilation and energy-efficient systems, designed to support employee wellbeing and environmental goals.

The outcome

The facility stands as a benchmark for sustainable industrial design. It was recognised as a winner at the 2021 Construction Awards for Innovation and Sustainability. The building’s carbon-positive performance and employee-focused design reflect Vopak’s leadership in responsible infrastructure development.

Zutari’s work with Vopak demonstrates how engineering can drive sustainability and wellbeing in industrial infrastructure. The bulk storage facility sets a new standard for environmentally responsible design in the resources sector.

“The facility is a true expression of Vopak’s commitment to sustainability, efficient, innovative, and people-centred.”

Construction Awards Panel

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